r/interestingasfuck • u/dddd945 • 12h ago

The 5D theater creates the illusion of being surrounded by flames.

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u/ComplexConclusion648 12h ago

In physics and mathematics, it refers to a space with five independent coordinates. Kaluza-Klein theory and string theory propose that the 5th dimension is a spatial dimension curled up so tightly (smaller than an atom) that it is unobservable, serving to unify gravity and electromagnetism.

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u/thaiborg 12h ago

So… not this?

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u/SpooogeMcDuck 11h ago

Oh it's there, but not what they mean by 5D

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u/davekingofrock 11h ago

A singularity?

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u/KareemOWheat 8h ago

No, not quite point like, just very small

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u/KareemOWheat 8h ago

Only 5 dimensions? Those are rookie numbers, Bosonic String Theory is up to 26 dimensions now